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A Clash of Polar Frauds and Those Who Believe.
- Source :
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New York Times . 9/8/2009, Vol. 158 Issue 54792, p2. 0p. - Publication Year :
- 2009
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Abstract
- In September 1909, Dr. Frederick A. Cook and Robert E. Peary each returned from the Arctic with a tale of having reached the North Pole. Neither provided any solid proof or corroborating testimony; both told vague stories with large gaps. They couldn't even convincingly explain how they had plotted their routes across the polar ice. Yet each explorer's claim immediately attracted its supporters, and no amount of contradictory evidence in the ensuing years would be enough to dissuade the faithful. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]
- Subjects :
- *ANTARCTIC ice
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 03624331
- Volume :
- 158
- Issue :
- 54792
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- New York Times
- Publication Type :
- News
- Accession number :
- 44069238